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J. J. FOUTS.

Slaughtering Hogs.

Patented April 28, 1868.

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JACOB J. F OUTS. OF MIDDLETOWN, OHIO.

Letters Patent No. 77,368, dated April 28, 1868. Q

IMPROVED MACHINE FOR SLAUGHTERIN G HOGS.

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TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Be it known that I, JACOB J. FOUTS, of Middletown, in Butler county, inthe State of Ohio, have invented a new' and useful Improvement inMachines for SlaughteringHog's; and I do hereby declare that thefollowing is a fu'll and' exact description thereof, reference beinghadto the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference markedthereon. i

The drawing represents a perspective view of my invention. I v

- The object of my invention isto furnish a cheap and convenientstructure for slaughtering hogs, by which they maybe easily handled forall the purposes-of dressing and hanging, as hereinafter fullydescribed.

A'B denote a rectangular frame, theto'p rails, O, of which extend beyondthe posts,.and are connected together by the short tie D. The'pulleysupporter E is framed into theytie D, and projects over and rests uponthecross-piece F andjis suitably slotted to receive the pulleyp. To therear. end of the frame, a Windlass, H,- is connected, as represented inthe drawings. The Windlass is provided with the ratchet-wheel and pawlad,

and has the rope e connected with it-at one end, and thence itpassesover the pulleys-0 and 19. An adjustable platform, I, is pivotedto the front legs orposts of the frame, the outer end of which. may restupon the edge of the scalding-box or tub, and may beadju'sted to anysuitable inclination for convenient use.

When in use, the outer end of platform'I- will-be placed over the edgeof the scalding-tub, andthe hog to be dressed will be drawn,"by means ofthe win(lla'ss,.upon the platform, the hook'g in the end of the ropebeing used for the purpose. When the animal is thus raised upon theplatform; (the latter being placed at a suitable inclination,) theoperation of slidin'gthehog into the vat or tub will be done with ease,and by the aid of the After cleaning the animal, the Windlass will beagain brought into use to elevate the hog, and bringits hind legs upbetween the two rails C,when the gambrel S will be inserted, in the,usual manner, and then the gambrel, with the hog suspended thereon, willbe pushed to the rear of the frame A B, out of theway of the workman,and to make room for others. The gambrel will slide smoothly along thetop side of the upper rails-CY By thc'use of my machine all'heavylifting is avoided, and two personswill be enabled to perform double theumouut of work that otherwise they could accomplish.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secureby Letters Patent, is

The construction; combination, and arrangement of the frame A 13,extended rails C, pulley-supporter E, with the adjustable platform I andWindlass H, in the manner and for the purpose described.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this 29th day ofFebruary, 1868.-

' JACOB. J. FOUTS.

Witnesses:

H. P. K. PEcK,

S. E. PECK.

